Episode #13 – Conversation with Trey Baumgardner, ControlUp

ControlUp Community Radio

Join us for Episode #13 of ControlUp Community Radio, where host Douglas Brown talks with Trey Baumgardner, Enterprise Relationship Manager at ControlUp. With a rich history that spans roles at Citrix, AppSense, and IGEL, Trey has navigated the tech landscape remarkably, transitioning from technical roles to sales easily. In this episode, Trey shares his journey from his early days at Citrix to his current role at ControlUp, offering insights into the industry. This episode is filled with Trey's unique perspectives and experiences, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in tech sales, customer relationships, and the evolving landscape of ControlUp and DEX! l

This podcast focuses on the following key topics:

• Trey's transition from a technical role at Citrix to sales and how it shaped his career.
• Why Trey chose to join ControlUp and what excites him about the company.
• Trey's favorite customer stories since joining ControlUp.
• The importance of a channel-led, partner-first strategy in driving business success.
• How Trey explains DEX to his kids and its broader significance.
• Understanding ControlUp's Platform License and its appeal to customers.
• Insights into the path for ControlUp over the next three years and how it can scale dramatically.
• The value of community and why it matters to both Trey and ControlUp.
• Much More!

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About Trey Baumgardner

Trey Baumgardner has enjoyed being a member of the global EUC community for both virtual and physical environments for over 20 years. He is based in Texas and is a salesperson for ControlUp software. He is passionate about teaching and learning. In his free time, he hangs out with his fantastic wife and their beautiful family.

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About Douglas A. Brown

Douglas Brown is the VP of Community at ControlUp, where he plays a pivotal role in invigorating the company's customer and partner base. His responsibilities include cultivating and expanding the ControlUp Community.

As VP of Community at IGEL, Douglas Brown grew their community to 9,000 members with 330,000 messages, led the VIP Program with 45 experts, managed Technical Publications, and was the Global Technology Evangelist.

With 25+ years in virtualization and cloud computing, Doug Brown founded DABCC, Inc., a pioneering and top-visited EUC website.

Doug was honored as Citrix's SE of the Year in 2002, received the Microsoft MVP award from 2005 to 2016, and earned the Citrix CTP and VMware vEXPERT titles. A regular speaker at industry events, he has been an active author for two decades.

Mr. Brown was awarded a US Patent relating to "social content management," US#8903912.

Mr. Brown hosted the #1-rated EUC podcast show, DABCC Radio.

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